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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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